Archive for March 18th, 2009
… Now What?
I’ve been asked lately by several people if my blogging about my disordered eating issues is really helping me, or hurting me.
Every so often this conversation arises, and the more time that passes, the harder it gets to answer because I, myself, question this very notion.
Some days I am so sure I am doing the right thing here — sharing my experiences, offering a sounding board for others who are experiencing similar challenges, creating a community for like-minded people who also want to recover/get better.
But then other days I feel like I am just going in circles, not making progress, just rehashing the same scenarios time and time again as they occur.
In fact, I often wonder if I am hindering my own growth potential when I spend time in the weeds instead of in the field … or possibly hindering someone else’s when all they read about is my set-backs.
The truth is, I am at a tipping point. Ultimately, the only person who can decide if it’s helping is me. I feel a strong sense of ownership in that I love to write and maintain my blog, and the topic is clearly something I am passionate about. (more…)
11 comments March 18, 2009
To Be Womanly Always, Discouraged Never
The title I chose for this blog post is a line from the my sorority’s symphony. (Chi Omega)
I have a copy hanging at my office at work, and often will look up to the words — dated from 1904 — when I am feeling down.
These are the words that, without realizing it at the time, really defined my college experience and, ultimately, have shaped me into the woman I am today. (more…)
5 comments March 18, 2009
